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Boosting Conservation Centers: Training and Direct Hiring for Wildland Firefighters.

This law expands training programs at Civilian Conservation Centers, focusing on forestry and wildland firefighting skills for underserved youth. It simplifies the process for graduates to secure federal jobs, offering direct hiring authority and potential signing bonuses. The act also initiates a pilot program to improve housing for wildland firefighters.
Key points
New specialized vocational training for youth in wildland firefighting and natural resource management.
Direct hiring authority and signing bonuses established to help graduates secure federal jobs, with annual hiring goals (300 per department).
Creation of a pilot program to renovate and build housing for wildland firefighters, utilizing current students for the construction work.
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Additional Information
Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023
Print number: S 1216
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-04-19